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Thursday,
December 18, 2008
Package Deal
Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance
of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. (KJV)
There is something hidden, ready to be revealed
in the Spirit, and all the evidence is pointing that way. We have a Father
in heaven. But did you know He has an accomplice, someone working with Him,
someone who is very vital in solving this mystery? It will take your
Spiritual senses to solve the case and bring you into the realm where it
takes place.
Matthew 11:25-27 At that time Jesus
answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth,
because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast
revealed them unto babes. Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy
sight. All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth
the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son,
and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him. (KJV)
No man knows the Son or the Father unless
it is personally revealed to them. You can’t have one without the other,
they work in unison together. Ever wonder why there are so many different
denominations and so called faiths out there; so much false evidence without
substance that misleads and causes confusion? Despite all the different
names and titles given to the Father, He has spelled out who He truly is to
those that are truly seeking Him, those that desire to worship Him in
spirit and in truth.
Thayer’s definition for ‘reveal’:
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apokalupto-
1) to uncover, to lay open what has been
veiled or covered up, to disclose, to make bare
2) to make known, to make manifest, to
disclose what before was unknown
2 Corinthians 3:14-17 But their minds
were blinded: for until this day remaineth the same vail untaken away in
the reading of the old testament; which vail is done away in Christ. But
even unto this day, when Moses is read, the vail is upon their heart.
Nevertheless when it shall turn to the Lord, the vail shall be taken away.
Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is
liberty. (KJV)
Up to this point there has been something
covering the evidence and blinding the minds of those seeking to find it.
Today that same spiritual veil covers the heart and is only taken away in
Christ. So despite where the Word of God points us to, no matter what
labels and titles they try and give to the Father, He is quite clear to let
us know that all the evidence is pointing us to Christ, the Son of God; and
those that come to a personal knowledge of Him will unlock the mystery of
the gospel.
Luke 2:25-32 And, behold, there was a man
in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout,
waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him. And
it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death,
before he had seen the Lord's Christ. And he came by the Spirit into the
temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him
after the custom of the law, Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed
God, and said, Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace,
according to thy word: For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, Which thou
hast prepared before the face of all people; A light to lighten the
Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel. (KJV)
To this day many still see a child named
Jesus. In fact at this time of year there are many nativity scenes that
depict this. Isn’t it interesting that the one person that was led by the
Spirit was able to see the Lord’s Christ; in other words, he was being
pointed to something other than the outward appearance of what everyone
else saw, a personal revelation brought forth by the Spirit of God. Many in
temples today seek their answer to the mystery of the gospel in the outward
realm and miss the clues that are unlocked from within.
Colossians 2:2-3 That their hearts might
be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full
assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God,
and of the Father, and of Christ; In whom are hid all the treasures of
wisdom and knowledge. (KJV)
Thayer’s definition for ‘mystery’:
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musterion-
1) hidden thing, secret, mystery
a) generally mysteries,
religious secrets, confided only to the initiated and not to ordinary
mortals
b) a hidden or
secret thing, not obvious to the understanding
c) a hidden
purpose or counsel; secret will:
All the treasures of wisdom and knowledge
are hid in Christ. This revelation is the key that will unlock this hidden
treasure and allow you to have access to God’s eternal Spiritual riches. To
have this comfort and assurance, to remove the veil that blinds the heart,
one needs to come to a working knowledge of Christ in order to access the
Father. It’s a package deal and you can’t have one without the other. It’s
like having a great looking car but no engine underneath the hood. It’s
time to open the hood and check beneath the exterior to make sure you have
the power to run this race.
Galatians 1:11-12 But I certify you,
brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man. For I
neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation
of Jesus Christ. (KJV)
All the evidence is pointing to the
Father. However, in order to access the Father you have to know His Son.
Like Paul wrote, that is when it becomes personal. The plan of salvation
was originated in the heavenly realm and manifested to us through the Son,
the one mediator between God and man. Unless you are able to see this
revelation for yourself you will not know the Father or His Son, and will
find yourself in darkness and confusion.
Galatians 1:16-17 To reveal his Son in
me, that I might preach him among the heathen; immediately I conferred not
with flesh and blood: Neither went I up to Jerusalem to them which were
apostles before me; but I went into Arabia, and returned again unto
Damascus. (KJV)
Paul found that the answer to this
mystery came straight from the source; and instead of running to man he
received the message first hand, which is why the Lord used him to write
many of the epistles. Unless you take the time to hear Father first hand
and be willing to let Him reveal Himself to you personally, you will never come
to an intimate relationship with Him, but rather the Bible will be just
interesting accounts of how God worked in other people’s lives and not
yours. When the Word of God becomes real and personal, you will find that
in your studies you can relate to those who God used in the Bible because
you are able to see how it relates to you as well. Similar to reading a
mystery novel, you are able to see the clues hidden within and understand
which way the author is pointing to solve this mystery and keep you on the
right path.
Colossians 1:25-28 Whereof I am made a
minister, according to the dispensation of God which is given to me for
you, to fulfil the word of God; Even the mystery which hath been hid from
ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints: To whom
God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among
the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory: Whom we preach,
warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may
present every man perfect in Christ Jesus: (KJV)
While many run to and fro looking to man
to find the answer to this mystery, Paul found it was within him the whole
time; and by looking within and accessing the Father through the Son he was
able to see what had been hid to the outward man, but revealed to the
inward one. All wisdom refers not only to this realm, but a wisdom that is
from above, to allow us to see beyond the veil of the flesh into the
Spiritual; which is how we may present ourselves perfect, mature in Christ
Jesus also.
Ephesians 3:8-9 Unto me, who am less than
the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among
the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ; And to make all men see
what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the
world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ: (KJV)
As we can see again, Paul writes of his
conversion and the calling he was asked to fulfill. Paul was well versed in
the old law and how so many were trying to tap into the unsearchable riches
of Christ through it and the works of it. Simply put, his calling was to
make all men see and be able to partake of this mystery which has been hid
from the beginning, but now the answer is ready to be revealed to all those
that seek Him with a pure heart. It’s a package deal; two for one special,
no man knows who the Father is unless it is revealed to them through the
Son. And until you come to a working knowledge and find the answer to this
mystery it will continue to be hid (to those that seek anywhere else but in
the realm of the Spirit). So grab your Spiritual magnifying glass and take
a closer look into the Word of God, and find out where the evidence is
leading you and get an eyewitness first-hand account into this mystery.
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